What to do near Castelmezzano, PZ

Castelmezzano

It is one of the villages of the Lucanian Dolomites. Set among the rocks, it offers a landscape that enchants in every season. Together with Pietrapertosa, it forms the two extremes of the Flight of the Angel.

Route of the seven stones

Dancing with the witches

Abandoned village of Campomaggiore Vecchio

It is a fantastic village abandoned by a landslide. Its ruins, which can be visited year-round, are reborn as a summer theater in summer, telling a story of abandonment and cultural rebirth.

Shrine of Our Lady of Grace

It is a small shrine at the entrance to the village, nestled in the woods, which comes alive at its anniversary celebration that ends with a procession . It is an ideal place to refresh the spirit.

Gallipoli Cognato Park

Forest of beech and oak trees, with fairy-tale nature trails spread over 5 municipalities. Among the most valuable experiences are the Flight of the Angel and a visit to Lucania's little Stonehenge.

Anzi Astronomical Observatory

It stands on one of the highest villages in Basilicata, in the Lucanian Apennine Park, and is a destination for visitors because of its intrinsic beauty and high qualification for the study of the stars.

Church of St. Clare

Valuable church included in the Norman Tower complex, home of cloistered nuns, with beautiful frescoes by Fr. A. Ferro, gilded coffered ceiling and a magnificent wooden crucifix.

Castle of Brindisi di Montagna

An ancient sentinel bent but not vanquished by time, it watches over the village that lives quietly at its feet. In summer it tells the story of life in the Middle Ages, or that of brigands from the Grancia.

Tricarico Cathedral

The church of Santa Maria Assunta appears to date back to Robert Guiscard. Remodeled several times with two naves, it preserves frescoes and wonderful stucco work, and the tombs of the bishops of the diocese.

Rocco Scotellaro

Rocco Scotellaro, mayor poet of peasant freedom. He left many writings, but above all, he left an indelible imprint in the hearts of his countrymen.

Rite of Commencement Carnival

This is the ritual that the Masks perform on the night of Jan. 17 to propitiate St. Antuono, patron saint of animals. Food, music and dancing around the bonfire precede the 3 ritual laps around the church.